AT in College
<p”>Whether you are going to Auburn or Alabama, a local community college, a tech school, or any other post-secondary institution, assistive technology can help you be successful in accessing Curriculum. Make sure to check out the other modules in the Education category for other ideas and help in the education setting! Also please check out our Education Pinterest Board for more wonderful ideas!
- Studying with Technology Handout (Microsoft Word)
- Studying with Technology PowerPoint
Office of Disability Services
It is important when applying to colleges to find out what services are available for students with disabilities prior to making a choice. To identify what services are available, search the school’s website or ask staff about the “Office of Disability Services.”
Click the heading below for a list of Colleges in that category
Public Universities
Public 2-Year Colleges
Non-Profit Independent Institutions
Evaluation
Colleges may require an evaluation (even if had IEP or 504 in high school) in order to document disability and how it affects your academic performance. The student is responsible for the cost of these evaluations, but Vocational Rehabilitation may be able to assist with funding.
Electronic textbooks vary greatly. Many are cheaper than the print version, but you have limited time to access it (usually the length of a semester), may need internet access, and may not be accessible. Purchase carefully and read the return policies.
- CourseSmart
- *Links directly to their accessibility policy.
- Chegg etextbooks
- Audio Books/Textbooks- Learning Ally (previously RB&D)
- Dictation in Computers: most computers allow dictation so you can have your speech transcribed into text. New Computers now have built-in microphones and few need external microphones, but external microphones may increase the quality of sound spoken.
- Also, if you need help with hand-written notes, audio notes, or typing, there is a device or program for you! Please check out our “Note Taking” Module for more information on AT and note taking!